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A map has a scale 2.5 cm = 12 miles. If two cities are 8 cm apart on the map, how far apart are they in real life? Your answer should be to the tenths place.

 Jan 23, 2017
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EACH 2.5 cm that they are apart is equal to 12 miles....

12 miles is to 2.5 cm as  x miles is to 8 cm

 

12/2.5 = x/8      12/2.5 * 8 = x = 38.4 miles apart

 Jan 23, 2017

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